**Working Title: Passenger Rail Assistant Manager** **Job Class: Transportation Program Director** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 86938 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 06/19/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/10/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial + **Division/Unit** : Commuter & Passenger Rail / Commuter & Passenger Rail + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Days + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. **This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.** This position serves as the Assistant Passenger Rail Program Manager within the Passenger Rail section of the Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations. This position is responsible for managing Minnesota’s multifaceted passenger rail projects, which includes assisting with successfully forming the passenger rail program team and strategically cross-agency resourcing, and establishing sound performance measures for the passenger rail program. MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. **Minimum Qualifications** Two years of managerial experience, **OR** three years of professional supervisory experience, **OR** four years of advanced professional level experience in rail passenger transportation systems planning, rail infrastructure project development and delivery, rail transportation operations and maintenance. **Note:** **If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide answers to the following skill-based topics AND add to the end of your resume.** **_Your application will not be considered if you do not submit the required data at the end of your resume._** + **Technical:** Experience complying with Federal Railroad Administration and/or Federal Transit Administration guidelines and requirements related to: funding agreements, large passenger rail program and project management. + **Policy/Fiscal Management:** Experience managing policies and procedures for a complex passenger rail program and experience managing large, complex contracts and budgets associated with the passenger rail program. + **Human relations:** Experience supervising staff and establishing relationships with staff, stakeholders, and interest groups. And/or experience leading project team members sufficient to motivate other professionals on projects/work tasks. This also includes proven proficiencies in communication, organization/prioritization and negotiations. **Additional Requirements** REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS: **Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check** It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check Criminal History Check Employment Reference Check Education/License Verification Drug testing (if needed) AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.